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Interest in twinning of French heritage railway with similar in UK

Discussion in 'International Heritage Railways/Tramways' started by huntsman, Dec 2, 2013.

  1. huntsman

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    Hello

    I am British and live in the South of France and have recently joined the ATTCV Heritage Railway organisation, a non-profit association established in 1994 by a number of train enthusiasts. The association is endorsed by SNCF. Here's a link to the website (in English) so that you can see more

    http://railtrain.org/attcv/index.php/Attcv/Provence

    I'd love to hear from similar groups in the UK with a view to a 'twinning' perhaps.

    With best wishes

    David Hunt
     
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    Looks fascinating, hope someone picks up on the twinning idea.
     
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    It's very nice to see the website of a French Heritage Railway prepared in the English language.

    What is the track gauge, standard or metre gauge?

    Chris
     
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    Many thanks for the comments. The track is standard gauge, European loading.

    David
     
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    The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway would be very interested in "twinning". If you wish to follow up drop me a line at wirksworth_railway@wyvernrail.com

    Martin
     
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    I've made the offer but it has all gone very quiet!
     
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    Many apologies Martin, I didn't see your message with the amended email address and to add to that the mail I just emailed was rejected 'your end'.... I will try again

    Kind regards

    David
     
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    Incidentally David - are you aware of and/or already a member of the excellent (IMHO) SNCF Society in the UK - www.sncfsociety.org.uk
     
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    Hi Martin

    No I'm not but will investigate, thanks very much for the link.

    Kind regards

    David
     
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    The railtrain.org/attcv website mentioned in David's first post no longer exists.
    However, you'll find the same/similar information in English on ATTCV and the other heritage railway in Provence, i.e Train des Pignes, on Provence Heritage Railways,
    http://trainmec.blogspot.com/
     
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